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GWh stands for gigawatt-hour. It refers to energy used over time. For example, a power plant that can generate 1 GW, would create 1 GWh each hour. 1 GWh can power roughly 150 homes for one year.

Yesterday 7 Sep 2024

Total GWh
-5.97%
520.28
% Renewables
-6.2%
43.4%
% Fossils
+6.2%
56.4%
% Solar
+3.5%
23.5%

Today's Electricity Update

Explainer

  • Where does your power come from? This group of charts and data shows which fuel sources power Australia's main electricity networks.
  • Most of Australia's electricity comes from coal, although brown coal reliance is falling as plants are decommissioned. Wind and solar are growing sources of energy.
  • This data, via OpenNEM, shows fuels feeding electricity grids in Tasmania, Victoria, SA, NSW, ACT and coastal Queensland. WA and NT not currently included. Trend data updated at end of month.

Data

Daily Fuel Update

Australia

FUEL

GWh

% TOTAL

Coal (Black) 198.64 38.2 %
Coal (Brown) 86.38 16.6 %
Solar (Rooftop) 78.2 15.0 %
Wind 68.32 13.1 %
Solar (Utility) 43.99 8.5 %
Hydro 38.14 7.3 %
Gas 14.39 2.8 %
Bioenergy 1.59 0.3 %
Other -9.37 -1.8 %
Total 520.28 100.0 %

Source: OpenNEM via OnlyFacts

Comparison

Daily Fuel Scoreboard

Australia

Source: OpenNEM via OnlyFacts

Trend

Monthly Fuel Mix

Australia

Source: OpenNEM via OnlyFacts

Renewables v. Fossil Fuels

Full Data Renewables Dashboard

Explainer

  • How much of your power comes from renewable sources? This data group shows the proportion of electricity that comes from renewables.
  • Fuels included are solar, wind, hydro and bioenergy. They're called 'renewable' because the fuel source can be replenished. The jagged lines indicate seasonality. Renewables are stronger when there is more sun and wind.
  • Data source: OpenNEM. Trend data updated at end of month. WA and NT not currently included.

Data

Daily Renewables Update

Australia

DATE

GWh

% TOTAL

01 Jan 2014 65.8 13.7%
02 Jan 2014 54.0 10.4%
03 Jan 2014 63.1 11.8%
04 Jan 2014 66.3 13.0%
05 Jan 2014 73.0 14.7%
06 Jan 2014 72.9 13.5%
07 Jan 2014 68.0 13.2%

Source: OpenNEM via OnlyFacts

Trend

MONTHLY RENEWABLES V. FOSSIL FUELS

Australia

Source: OpenNEM via OnlyFacts

States Renewables

Renewables Dashboard

Explainer

  • Which states use more renewable energy? This data group shows the proportion of electricity from renewable sources by state and territory.
  • Tasmania is a leader because of its hydropower capability. South Australia also relies on renewables for most of its electricity.
  • Data source: OpenNEM. ACT data is part of NSW. WA and NT not currently included. Trend data updated at end of month. 

Data

Daily Renewable %

Australia

STATE / TERRITORY

GWh

% TOTAL

Tas 34.0 100.0%
SA 20.1 77.5%
NSW 69.0 41.2%
Vic 53.9 38.3%
Qld 53.3 32.8%
Australia 230.2 43.4%

Source: OpenNEM via OnlyFacts

Trend

Monthly Renewable %

Australia

Source: OpenNEM via OnlyFacts

Interstate Energy Trade

Explainer

  • Which states rely more on imported electricity? This data group shows the proportion of electricity imported and exported by each state and territory.
  • The National Electricity Market (NEM) lets states trade electricity with eachother, depending on supply and demand. Tasmania and South Australia import more than other states.
  • Data source: OpenNEM. ACT data is part of NSW. WA and NT are not part of the NEM.

Data

Daily Imports and Exports

Australia

STATE / TERRITORY

IMPORTS

% OF TOTAL

EXPORTS

% OF TOTAL

NSW 21.63 11.9% -2.06 -1.1%
Vic 6.12 5.2% -28.53 -24.2%
Qld 1.91 1.2% -5.98 -3.9%
SA 9.68 28.1% -0.85 -2.5%
Tas 3.2 10.0% -5.12 -16.0%

Source: OpenNEM via OnlyFacts

Trend

Daily Electricity Imports

Australia

Source: OpenNEM via OnlyFacts

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